The Tears Of The Chairperson Of The IDI 'Cracked' During The Tahlil Event For Doctors Who Died From COVID-19

Chairman of the Mitigation Team for the Executive Board of the Indonesian Doctors Association (PB IDI) Adib Khumaidi wiped his face with his hand while giving testimony at the Tahlilan and Qunut Akbar event held by the PKB DPP in Jakarta, Friday, September 19 (Abdu Faisal / Antara))

JAKARTA - The tears of the Head of the Mitigation Team for the Executive Board of the Indonesian Doctors Association (PB IDI) Adib Khumaidi 'burst' (crying) when giving testimony on behalf of doctors at the Tahlilan and Qunut Akbar event held by the National Awakening Party DPP in Jakarta, Friday, September 18.

"Our colleagues who are currently sick need prayer and we want to keep fighting," said Adib, wiping his eyes and face with his hands.

Adib said that the total number of COVID-19 victims from the doctor's side currently reached 117 people throughout Indonesia. He detailed the number, consisting of 62 general practitioners and 55 specialists.

"With 4 specialist doctors, including professors (medical science) as well," said Adib.

Adib said that the COVID-19 virus is real, because it really has an impact on colleagues who are doctors and health workers.

"We are the ones who see the conditions that are currently happening. We who feel, see our patients, also feel our colleagues. What we need to say is that there are currently 117 consisting of 62 general practitioners, and the rest are specialist doctors. , "said Adib.

Adib said that the area with the highest number of doctor victims who died due to COVID-19 was in East Java (30 people). Then followed North Sumatra (21 people), Jakarta (16 people), and the rest spread to other areas throughout Indonesia.

In addition, there are also doctors who are being treated positive for COVID-19. Adib said that they were still trying to get well.

Therefore, he thanked the DPP PKB for praying for the health and safety of doctors and health workers in Indonesia.

"Hopefully kunut Akbar today will give them healing. And God willing, we doctors and other health workers are still ready to fight against this COVID-19 pandemic," said Adib.

In particular, PB IDI asked for the support of the Chairperson of the PKB DPP Muhaimin Iskandar, who also served as Chairman of the Supervisory Team for the Implementation of the Covid-19 Pandemic Disaster Management of the DPR RI, so that they can take supervisory steps as well as protection and safety for doctors.

In addition, said Adib, PB IDI also asked for the participation of religious leaders and students to become agents of educating the public about the problem of complying with health protocols.

"Because we are merely doctors, there are limitations. So we ask that we comply with health protocols, comply with wearing masks, obey to always wash hands and keep a distance, avoid crowds and always convey this to all levels of society," said Adib.

He believes, with the ability and trust of the people to the scholars and students, Insyaallah Indonesia can immediately survive the COVID-19 pandemic disaster.